The inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in public education schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia : challenges and difficulties of implementation
Other Title(s)
دمج طلاب اضطراب طيف التوحد في مدارس التعليم العام في المملكة العربية السعودية : التحديات و صعوبات التنفيذ
Parallel Title
دمج طلاب اضطراب طيف التوحد في مدارس التعليم العام في المملكة العربية السعودية : التحديات و صعوبات التنفيذ
Source
Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 36، ج. 1 (31 May. 2020), pp.49-65, 17 p.
Publisher
Special Education and Rehabilitation Organization
Publication Date
2020-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in public school classrooms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been facing challenges in terms of access to appropriate and adequate services and in terms of quality and equality of educational services provided.
Inclusion of students with ASD in public school classrooms in Saudi Arabia has been mainly for students with low and moderate level of ASD.
This study explores these challenges through available literature on inclusion of students with ASD in Saudi Arabia as well as relevant literature on inclusion of students with ASD abroad.
In terms of access to appropriate services for students with ASD, this study has found a huge imparity between provision and need.
In addition, the quality of provision for students with ASD has been greatly influenced by several factors.
Chief among these factors are public school teachers’ qualifications and training, financial incentives and their perceptions about the severity of autism.
Parents’ understanding of the process of inclusion has been marked by much skepticism about the inclusion environment and qualification of public school teachers.
The cultural dimension of the process of inclusion has also been much influenced by the Islamic teachings and local traditions.
These factors taken together has shaped the nature of challenges facing inclusion of ASD in Saudi Arabia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ghamidi, Fatimah I.. 2020. The inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in public education schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia : challenges and difficulties of implementation. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation،Vol. 10, no. 36، ج. 1, pp.49-65.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-980580
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ghamidi, Fatimah I.. The inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in public education schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia : challenges and difficulties of implementation. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation Vol. 10, no. 36, p. 1 (May. 2020), pp.49-65.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-980580
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ghamidi, Fatimah I.. The inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in public education schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia : challenges and difficulties of implementation. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation. 2020. Vol. 10, no. 36، ج. 1, pp.49-65.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-980580
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 63-65
Record ID
BIM-980580